BC Doctors of Optometry announces new President: Dr. Amanda Farley
(Vancouver, BC) – The BC Doctors of Optometry (BCDO) would like to announce that Vernon-based Optometrist, Dr. Amanda Farley, has been elected as the Association’s new President effective immediately. Dr. Farley will become President after serving on the BCDO Board of...
Women Not Closing the Gender Gap on Eye Disease
Vancouver, May 3, 2017 - May is Vision Health Month, and BC Doctors of Optometry (BCDO) are encouraging British Columbians to make eye health a priority. According to a study from the National Eye Institute, women are more likely than men to suffer from vision...
BC Doctors of Optometry announces new CEO, Pria Sandhu
(Vancouver, BC) On behalf of the Board of Directors, Gurpreet Leekha, President, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Pria Sandhu as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BC Doctors of Optometry effective Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Ms. Sandhu takes the helm at...
Dr. Cynthia Willis Participates in World Sight Day Challenge
Dr. Cynthia Willis of Vernon's Family First Optometry takes part in the World Sight Day Challenge as mentioned in the Vernon Morning Star.
Dr. Stephanie Strawn – Woman to Watch
Dr. Stephanie Strawn of Stickle & Strawn Optometry in Kelowna is featured in the Kelowna Capital News as a 'Woman to Watch', a weekly feature that profiles and nominates remarkable women in the community. Dr. Strawn touches upon her own eye health experience in...
Dr. Sara Kirby appears in Delta Optimist
Dr. Sara Kirby discusses the importance of comprehensive eye examinations for children and reminds parents to bring their children to an eye exam at an early age in the Delta Optimist: Don't overlook eye health.
Dr. Mini Randhawa appears on Fairchild TV
Dr. Mini Randhawa appeared on Fairchild TV to discuss about digital eye strain and the effects that screen time can have on our eyes for even after 40 minutes. The interview portion is in English with Chinese subtitles. View the video below or click here....
Vernon Optometry featured in Vernon Morning Star
Dr. Meghan Ashton and Dr. Tanner Udenberg unveils the opening of Vernon Optometry in the Vernon Morning Star: Vernon Optometry looks to the future.
Dr. Sarah Kirby featured in Delta Optimist
Dr. Sarah Kirby discusses how regular eye examinations can help detect other health problems going on in your body in the Delta Optimist: Tsawwassen optometrist warning against skipping regular eye exams.
Dr. Gurpreet Leekha appears on Breakfast Television
Dr. Gurpreet Leekha appeared on Breakfast Television to discuss the importance of getting your eyes checked and how an eye exam can save your life. Watch Dr. Leekha's interview on the Breakfast Television website.